Actuary & Director - Enterprise Finance & Actuarial Projects

Pacific Life is seeking a talented Actuary & Director to join their Enterprise Finance & Actuarial Projects team in Newport Beach, CA or Omaha, NE. The role will involve serving as a senior product owner and delivery leader for complex, enterprise-wide actuarial initiatives.

Requirements

• FSA or equivalent designation.
• Experience with leadership of complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Deep working knowledge of actuarial reporting frameworks (e.g., regulatory, economic value/economic capital, external vs. internal lenses).
• Experience operating in product owner, delivery lead, or technical lead roles on actuarial transformation efforts or other enterprise programs.
• Strong ability to synthesize complex technical topics into clear, decision-oriented messaging for senior leaders and non-actuarial stakeholders.
• Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and deliver results in a fast-paced, ambiguous, matrixed environment.
• Experience collaborating closely with PMO, finance, and technology partners to drive execution.
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise initiatives through influence and credibility.
• Experience acting as a trusted advisor and execution partner to senior actuarial and finance leaders.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity, setting direction, and making trade-offs in evolving regulatory and business environments.
• Strong executive communication and storytelling skills, including the ability to frame complex actuarial work in terms of business impact using tools such as PowerPoint.

Benefits

• Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
• Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
• Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation